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The Letter R Song Instructional VideoThe Letter R Song Instructional Video
Publisher
Age of Learning
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Grade
Pre-K - 1st
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
2:40
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Video
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Internet Access
Year
2014
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The Letter R Song

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"Rah, Ray, roo!" is what class members cheer when they hear a pop rock alphabet song showcasing words that begin with the letter R.

11 Views 4 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the alphabet, the letter r, children's songs

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Invite scholars to bring in items that start with the letter R
  • Have youngsters clap or stomp when they hear R-letter words
  • Play the music video when the class is ready for a break from instruction

Classroom Considerations

  • The video is the 18th of 26 in a series designed to add a captivating musical element to alphabet instruction 
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Lists the lyrics in the details section of the video 
  • R-words are displayed in two different colors to distinguish the first letter from the rest of the word 
  • Brings in a pop rock genre to learning video

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RF.K.1.a RF.K.1.d

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